GORKA GURUZETA NEWS

Equalizes from bench Guruzeta scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal) during Sunday's 1-1 draw with Valladolid.

Impact Guruzeta entered the match in the 64th minute and scored the game tying goal for Athletic in stoppage time. The goal was the first since September for Guruzeta who returned from a two match absence due to injury in the match.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Sunday Guruzeta (undisclosed) is among the substitutes for Sunday's match against Valladolid.

Impact Guruzeta returns after missing out Athletic Club's last two matches in all competitions. The forward hasn't scored or assisted since September despite being a regular starter when fit.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Guruzeta is out for Thursday's trip to Ludogorets, after not being called up.

Impact Guruzeta also missed the last domestic match against Betis, and seems to be a doubt to return before the international break. The forward will have just one more chance to return before the break, a Sunday trip to Valladolid.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Nets brace Sunday Guruzeta scored twice while taking three shots (two on goal) during Sunday's 3-1 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Guruzeta found the back of the net in the fourth and 39th minutes while leading Athletic Club with three shots. The forward has three goal involvements over his last three matches while combining for four shots and a chance created over that timeframe.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Guruzeta assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Thursday's 2-0 win against Leganes.

Impact Guruzeta notched his second assist of the season as he passed the ball to Dani Vivian, who then opened up the scoring. The striker has yet to find the back of the net this season, despite leading the team in goals the prior season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in draw Guruzeta assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Getafe.

Impact Guruzeta helped open up the scoring as he delivered a pass to Oihan Sancet, who then scored from long-range in the 27th minute. The goal scoring striker failed to create any damage by himself as he didn't take a shot on goal, due to Athletic struggling to create chances.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Starts friendly Guruzeta (abdomen) played 45 minutes during Wednesday's friendly with Racing Club.

Impact Guruzeta was active for the first half of Wednesday's friendly after finishing the season on the sideline with an abdominal injury. The striker is over his injury and will now be looking to build on his brilliant campaign where he scored 14 goals and added five assists in 32 appearances (30 starts.)

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected back this season Guruzeta underwent surgery due to appendicitis on Monday and is not expected to be back for the final games of the season, manager Ernesto Valverde told media during Friday's pre-m...

Impact Guruzeta was Athletic's primary option at the striker role throughout the season and delivered good results, notching 14 goals and five assists across 32 appearances (30 starts) in league play. With him out, Inaki Williams is expected to move to a more advanced role, while Alex Berenguer would likely slot on the right wing.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in loss to Atletico Guruzeta created an assist and two chances in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Guruzeta created the assist Saturday for Athletic's only goal scored by Nico Williams. Other than that contribution he made little impact on the game, he was their lead striker and did not manage to place any shots. Unsurprisingly he was subbed after 66 minutes. He has bagged four goals and produced two assists from Athletic's last six La Liga matches.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Scores against Granada Guruzeta scored one goal to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-1 draw versus Granada.

Impact Guruzeta scored the equalizer in the 24th minute and also contributed with a tackle. He's now in excellent form with nine goal involvements in the last nine games.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Villarreal Guruzeta assisted once to go with three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Guruzeta provided the assist for Oihan Sancet's opening goal in the 66th minute and also contributed with an interception. He's currently in excellent form, having been involved in eight goals in the last eight games.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in win Guruzeta scored two goals to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Guruzeta scored twice in the first half, with both goals coming off well-placed short-range finishes. The striker has now scored four goals in the past four games, tying him for the fourth most goals in La Liga with 13.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener versus Las Palmas Guruzeta scored a goal off two shots (one on target) and created one chance during Sunday's 2-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Guruzeta was once again instrumental for his side to win all three points. this time using his head to send home a cross from the left and open the scoring for Athletic just after the half-hour mark. The forward is enjoying a breakthrough campaign and he's being even more special as of late, with three goals and two assists over the last five outings.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

Clinical in defeat Guruzeta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 loss versus Betis.

Impact Guruzeta made his only shot of this contest count by scoring his tenth goal in 25 appearances (23 starts). He is in good form with four goal contributions in his last three matches and will be relied on more than usual next week in attack with Nico Williams out suspended against Barcelona.

FEBRUARY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract Guruzeta has agreed to a four-year contract extension with Athletic, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Guruzeta has already spent the past three seasons with Atheltic but has now extended his stay until 2028. During his career with the club so far, he has notched 72 appearances, with 30 of those coming in league play, while registering 15 goals and four assists. He has only missed three starts all season and should be expected to remain in a starting role throughout the remainder of his contract extension, still only being 25 years of age.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sets up goal against Girona Guruzeta assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 victory against Girona.

Impact Guruzeta nicked the ball from Miguel Gutierrez and set up a goal for Alex Berenguer in the 56th minute. Guruzeta also recorded a tackle, a clearance and an interception. He has now played really well in the last two games and has three goal contributions. He will aim to continue this prolific run against Betis over the weekend.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Monday Guruzeta (thigh) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Girona.

Impact Guruzeta is making this return to the team sheet Monday after missing the club's last contest due to thigh issues. The forward lines up in his regular starting spot as a striker and should be expected to remain there now that he is healthy, only having missed one start when an option this season.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in training Thursday Guruzeta (thigh) is back in training and is expected to be an option to face Girona on Monday, Javier R. Beltran of Diario AS reports.

Impact Guruzeta missed the match against Almeria on Monday, but the striker seems to be recovering well, and his appearance in training is undoubtedly a step in the right direction regarding his availability Monday. Guruzeta would likely start if deemed available, as he has netted nine goals across 23 appearances (21 starts) in the current league campaign.

FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Almeria Guruzeta (thigh) is out for Monday's contest against Almeria.

Impact Guruzeta is not an option Monday after going down injured this week during training. This is the forward's first match missed with the issue, and he will hope to return in the club's next contest. Asier Villalibre takes over his role as starting striker while Gurezeta is sidelined.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

In question for Monday Guruzeta is now listed as questionable for Monday's contest against Almeria after the club announced he suffered a thigh injury in Wednesday's Copa del Rey Semifinal against Atleti...

Impact Guruzeta appears to be the newest member of Athletic to hit the injury report, having picked up an issue in the thigh muscles of his left leg. This is an absolutely brutal blow for the club, as they will now possibly be without one of their regular starters, as the player has started in all but two contests this season. There is still a chance he gets to play Monday with a couple of days to recover and pending test results that have yet to be released, but he will most likely be held out to be cautious, having his next option to play be on Feb. 19 against Girona.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs goal and assist Guruzeta scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and two chances created in Friday's 4-0 victory against Mallorca.

Impact After going cold to begin his 2024, Guruzeta began February with an assist to a Yuri Berchiche goal and scored one himself. Now with nine goals in the 2023-24 La Liga, he also has two assists across it, marking his first La Liga season with multiple assists.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Sees penalty saved Guruzeta took three shots (two on goal) and created a chance during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Las Palmas.

Impact Guruzeta saw a penalty attempt saved in the 40th minute and was substituted off the pitch in the 56th. The forward has been in good form with four goals in his last six La Liga matches while taking 15 shots, creating seven chances and crossing three times over the same timespan.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adds one to goal tally again Guruzeta scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory over Atletico Madrid.

Impact Guruzeta has scored at least one goal every two games since Nov. 10. Since that date, the forward has played five games and scored four goals, which have accounted for half of his eight-goal tally across Athletic Club's 2023-24 season thus far.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores, assists in win Guruzeta scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Guruzeta notched his seventh goal of the season in the 23rd minute of the match as he opened up the scoring. In addition to his goal, the striker also delivered a cross that resulted in an assist to Inaki Williams in the 64th minute. With this performance, Guruzeta has now surpassed his goal tally from the previous season.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in win Guruzeta scored two goals to go with four shots (three on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 4-3 win over Celta Vigo.

Impact Guruzeta notched his fifth and sixth goals of the season, scoring one goal in each half. His first came in the 50th minute, a finish from short range after a cross by Nico Williams. He added his second later in the 52nd minute, capitalizing on a rebound from the goalkeeper's save to slot the ball easily into the net. The striker matched his season-high with four shots taken, three of which were on goal.

NOVEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE